Overview
- Fox Sports insider Jay Glazer said he would hedge on Patrick Mahomes returning sooner than Week 1, projecting a potential appearance in preseason or summer minicamps.
- Mahomes underwent ACL and LCL surgery on December 15 and began rehab within days, reaching 90 degrees of knee flexion early, though the typical ACL recovery window is 9–12 months.
- The team has not set a return date, and Glazer’s outlook is a reported projection rather than medical clearance.
- Kansas City reworked contracts and dealt All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Rams for future picks, leaving the Chiefs with nine selections in 2026, including two first-rounders.
- Analysts have urged the franchise to prioritize protection for Mahomes over splashy trades, with veteran stopgap quarterback options such as Russell Wilson discussed as possibilities.